Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook (2026)

Name: Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Awkwafina

Awkwafina's reviving the family restaurant. Now she just needs to learn how to cook.

★ 0.0 Documentary

Hollywood actor and comedian Nora Lum (a.k.a. Awkwafina) is the descendant of restaurant royalty...but she can't cook. Join the star on an inspiring culinary road trip as she learns the craft and attempts to revive her family's beloved Chinese eatery.

Cast: Awkwafina
Country: United Kingdom
First aired: November 6, 2026

Seasons

Season 1 · 8 episodes

Season 1 Episodes

1. Nora Learns to Cook
A crash course at the Culinary Institute of America opens the door for Nora to attempt a family recipe.
2. Texas Barbecue
Jimmy O. Yang joins Nora as they hit the road in Texas to learn about the state's most iconic food.
3. Michelin-Starred Peking Duck
Culinary icons Roy Choi and Martin Yan school Nora, who makes a life-changing decision.
4. Tiki in Hawai'i
As she develops her menu, Nora gets a taste of the tiki culture that inspired her grandma's restaurant.
5. Nora Learns to Serve
In LA's Chinatown, Nora gets hands-on experience in the hard work it takes to open a restaurant.
6. Nora Designs Her Menu
An unlikely fast-food empire provides inspiration as Nora brings her vision to life.
7. The Run-Through
Opening night looms as Nora's menu comes under fire—and a major problem threatens everything.
8. Opening Night
Nora finally tests her concept on investors, critics, and the toughest VIP diner of all: her grandma.